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GST revamp: Industry leaders expect reforms to boost GDP; spur demand and cushion US tariff impact

India’s GST rationalization, effective September 22, aims to boost consumption and growth by compressing the rate structure. Business leaders anticipate…

GST revamp: Jewellery sector’s tax rate steady at 3%; industry sees indirect gains but mixed outlook

Indian jewellers have expressed mixed reactions to the government’s decision to maintain the 3% GST rate on gems and jewellery.…

Will GST rate cuts help counter Trump’s 50% tariffs? India’s GDP growth may even go up; here’s why

The Modi government has announced better-than-expected GST reforms and rate structure rationalisation, with a majority of items consumed by the…

Small cars, two-wheelers under 350cc, TVs, ACs and dishwasher prices to come down on GST cut

GST revamps: FM Sitharaman announces special 40% tax slab for sin goods; levied on bidi, tobacco & more

The GST Council has approved a new 40% tax slab for sin and luxury goods, set to replace the existing…

GST reforms: 0% GST on individual health and life insurance; reduced from 18%

GST rate cuts announced by FM Sitharaman! 5% and 18% to be two main slabs; new rates effective September 22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts following the 56th GST Council meeting, implementing a two-tier structure of…

‘India’s got big problems’: Trump hints at ‘phase-2, phase-3’ of ‘sanctions’ over Russian oil purchase – watch

NSE board appointment: Former IFSCA chief Injeti Srinivas named Public Interest Director, Sebi nod awaited

The NSE has appointed Injeti Srinivas, ex-IFSCA chairman, as a Public Interest Director, hinting at a potential chairmanship bid pending…